2 Toronto Council Fire Toronto Council Fire is located at the corner ofDundas Street East and Parliament Street.

3 About Council FireCouncil Fire has been serving Toronto’s Aboriginal community for over 30 years…Vision StatementToronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre is an autonomous vibrant cultural agency that involves and serves the Aboriginal community with confidence for and commitment to, their well-beingMandateTo provide counseling material assistance and other direct services to Aboriginal people to encourage and enhance spiritual and personal growth

8 The BEd Program in Aboriginal Adult EducationBeginning January 2011, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre will be hosting the Ontario Aboriginal Adult Education Course being offered by Brock University.The Ontario Aboriginal Adult Education course is designed for individuals from the Aboriginal Community or people who would like to work within the community, and wishing to obtain their certification in teaching.

9 The BEd Program in Aboriginal Adult EducationThe course will be offered at Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre (439 Dundas Street East) bi-weekly on Fridays from 6-9PM and Saturdays from 9AM – 4:30PM.Each day will begin with a smudge andhealing circle…

11 This Program is for you if you are currently working with, or would like to work with Aboriginal Adults in the areas of…EducationEmployment CounselingCommunity ServicesProgram DevelopmentHealthTraining

12 The BEd Program in Aboriginal Adult EducationProgram Features:Advanced standing for existing Native institute diplomas,university degrees and college diplomas.Community-based education; study in your own community on a part time basis.Courses developed in co-operation with top Aboriginal and mainstream educators throughout Turtle Island.Trained Aboriginal Facilitators who will work with you and your fellow learners throughout the program.Culturally specific supportA degree that is recognized by our communities as well as the mainstream.This program does not lead to an Ontario Teachers Qualification.

13 The BEd Program in Aboriginal Adult EducationEach course costs $1,050.00full course costs $5,250.00Completion of Course leads to certification or Bachelor of Education designation if student already has a Degree.Time Line (5 semesters over 18 months)